Understanding Postgraduate Study in Professional Practice for Care Experienced Children
This postgraduate course, running from January to June 2023, focuses on the education of care experienced children. It delves into critical research on attachment, trauma, and learning to enhance the support provided to such children. The course aims to validate, understand, and encourage engagement with research-based approaches in this specialized field. Open to individuals working with care experienced children, applicants can gain valuable insights and qualifications to further their impact in this sector.
- Postgraduate Study
- Professional Practice
- Care Experienced Children
- Education
- Research-Based Approaches
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POSTGRADUATE STUDY IN PROFESSIONAL POSTGRADUATE STUDY IN PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE PRACTICE THE EDUCATION OF CARE EXPERIENCED CHILDREN THE EDUCATION OF CARE EXPERIENCED CHILDREN JANUARY JANUARY JUNE 2023 JUNE 2023
Outline Outline Key people About the course Course content Study methodology Support available Assessment Qualifications Timeline Fees Applications Any questions?
Key People Key People Michael Gorman NAVSH course administrator till December 2022 Glinys Weller - NAVSH course administrator from January 2023 Kate Brooks NAVSH course tutor (responsible for course content) Lis Elliott BSU Librarian Siobhan Hawke BSU Writing and Learning Centre Mahmoud Emira BSU course tutor (responsible for overseeing and marking course assignments) Roisin Ni Mhochain BSU programme leader (oversight and quality assurance of whole course)
The course The course Partnership between NAVSH and Bath Spa University Course content is organised by NAVSH Tutorial support & assessment by BSU. Includes access to the BSU Virtual Learning Environment (Minerva), the Library and the Writing and Learning Centre 30 credit module within the BSU MA in Professional Practice. You can continue to the full MA, or you may be able to use your credits at another university
Who is this course for? Who is this course for? People working with care experienced children including foster carers, adoptive parents and carers, teachers, social workers, virtual school heads and team members. Anyone with a bachelor s degree can apply. You do not need to be a member of NAVSH. For more information: https://navsh.org.uk/events-and-training/navsh-post-graduate-course
What is the course about? What is the course about? The course will give you a critical appreciation of the research findings on the education of care experienced children, and attachment, trauma and learning. We want to: Validate and understand the contribution by those who work with care- experienced children Share ideas and perspectives Encourage more engagement with and critical analysis of research-based approaches to supporting care-experienced children
Course content Course content Preparatory work (November-December 2022) Some reading and note taking to get you ready for the course Working at postgraduate level (January 2023) Webinars to welcome you to the course and explain how to use the online resources and the support available for you as you work at postgraduate level. The education of care experienced children (February-April 2023) A study of the current literature and research via online tuition sessions, drop in sessions and webinars, followed by an assignment Attachment, trauma and learning (April-June 2023) A study of the current literature and research via online tuition sessions, drop in sessions and webinars, followed by an assignment
Dr Kate Brooks Dr Kate Brooks course tutor course tutor Associate Lecturer in Education History at Bath Spa University; Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Research interests and publications include student learning and identity in Higher Education, school attendance, widening participation, and the history of institutionalised care. Currently researching the history of children's homes in nineteenth century Bristol. Working with local schools on a post-Covid research project Since 2013, Kate has worked as a foster carer, and currently volunteers as an independent visitor for young people experiencing care. She is also a trustee of the Attachment Research Community.
Study methodology Study methodology Online tuition sessions 2 for each topic Webinars Drop in sessions Online resources - Minerva Online/phone support Tutors Writing and learning centre Siobhan Hawke Education librarian Lis Wallace
Minerva Minerva Minerva is the BSU Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). It gives all details of the module including oAnnouncements (which will go directly to your BSU email!) oContacts oHandbook oTeaching materials oAssessment arrangements and submission links (BSU uses Turnitin for assignment submission) All the key readings will be available through Minerva Tutors will use Minerva as a main point of contact. It also gives direct access to: oThe Hub (including student support) oThe library (including the writing and learning centre WLC) oIT support
BSU Support BSU Support Minerva (slide 10) IT Services English Language Unit Library resources (slide 14) Writing & Learning Centre (slide 15)
Online tuition sessions (2 half days) Online tuition sessions (2 half days) Why do research on the education of care experienced children? Reflecting on the course pre-reading What research literature is there? How do you analyse it? Individual and small group work Doing Assignment A Review of current research on the education of care-experienced children
Expert webinars Expert webinars examples from previous years previous years examples from Researching the education of care experienced children - a case study. Professor David Berridge outlining the research methodology used in national studies of the education of children in care. Researching attachment, trauma and learning. Dr Louise Gilbert from Emotion Coaching UK describing her research methodology on two projects on attachment and emotion coaching. From attachment to recognition for children in care. Professor Claire Cameron discussing attachment and the overall picture of a young person's individual needs. Researching attachment, trauma and learning. Dr Janet Rose explaining some of the challenges facing researchers wanting to find out about helping improve children's educational outcomes when they have significant emotional needs .
Reading and Library Services Reading and Library Services The BSU subject librarian is Lis Elliott. She will be able to help you find readings and other materials, sort out referencing, and make the most of other library services There is a 24 hour online chat line for library queries You can also apply for access to other university libraries which may be more convenient for you, via the national university libraries scheme Check out the Bath Spa University Library at https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/library/
Writing and Learning Centre Writing and Learning Centre Part of Library Services manager Siobhan Hawke Offers online and drop-in support, booked individual tutorials and workshops for: All types of academic writing Referencing Digital literacy Academic reading Critical thinking Making the transition to university study Returning to study after a break Maths and Stats Siobhan will be offering a webinar for NAVSH on critical writing at postgraduate level as part of this course https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/library/writing-and-learning-centre/
Assessment Assessment 1. Literature review of current research on the education of care experienced children (4000 words). 2. Literature review of current research on attachment, trauma and learning. (4000 words). You need to pass both assignments to obtain 30 credits. You can submit drafts before submission for comments and advice.
Qualifications Qualifications You can follow this as a stand-alone module. Your academic transcript will indicate you completed a module called EDU7113-30 Independent Study. If you wish to study further you can use the 30 credits from this module to proceed to the following qualifications: o Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Practice 60 credits o Master s Degree in Professional Practice 180 credits You may also be able to count previous experience and learning towards your credit total. It may be possible to transfer academic credits to courses at other universities.
Fees Fees The fee is 1700 fee and covers: oTuition and webinar fees oTutorial support, assessment and online resources from Bath Spa University oAdministration costs Please note that we need to recruit at least 22 students for the course to be viable. We will notify you in November 2022 if we have recruited sufficient numbers.
The NAVSH award for postgraduate study The NAVSH award for postgraduate study Once completed, students can apply to NAVSH for a 200 award if they: Submit the two assignments to Bath Spa University and which receive pass marks. Share their learning with others, for example through a written summary of their work, a webinar or a short workshop at a local training session or the annual NAVSH conference.
Timeline Timeline September October 2022 November November- December January 2023 Applications made to NAVSH Registration with Bath Spa University Preparatory work Invoices and contracts issued Students given access to Bath Spa online resources Introductory webinars Online tuition on the education of care experienced children (2 half day sessions) Follow up webinars Assignment A Online tuition on attachment, trauma and learning (2 half day sessions) Follow up webinars Assignment B Module complete February-April April-June June
Key dates (other dates tbc) Key dates (other dates tbc) 11/01/2023 25/01/2023 31/01/2023 Wednesday Wednesday Tuesday 1600-1700 1600-1700 1500-1600 Welcome webinar BSU Minerva webinar Drop in meeting - focus on preparing for sessions and assignments 08/02/2023 09/02/2023 08/03/2023 Wednesday Thursday Wednesday 0900-1200 0900-1200 1600-1700 Online tuition: 2 x half day meetings Drop in meeting with focus on discussing assignment A plans with each other Drop in meeting Assignment A due 22/03/2023 19/04/2023 10/05/2023 11/05/2023 Wednesday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Wednesday Wednesday Monday 1600-1700 0900-1200 0900-1200 1600-1700 1600-1700 Online tuition: 2 x half day meetings BSU Minerva webinar Drop in meeting Assignment B due 24/05/2023 21/06/2023 03/07/2023
Applications Applications Please complete the NAVSH application form by Friday November 4th http://navsh.org.uk/postgraduate-study-in-professional-practice/ NB: applicants do NOT need to be members of NAVSH to join this course.
Any questions? Any questions? About course content and studying at postgraduate level: NAVSH Tutor: Kate Brooks k.brooks@bathspa.ac.uk Bath Spa Tutor: Mahmoud Emira m.emira@bathspa.ac.uk About applications and fees: Michael Gorman/Glinys Weller: postgrad@navsh.org.uk About Bath Spa administration, prior learning, progression to postgraduate certificate and masters: Roisin NiMhochain, postgraduate programme leader: R.Nimhochain@bathspa.ac.uk
